Portfolio 2010/2015

IVA STANISHEVA Architectural Portfolio

Oxford School of Architecture MArchD in Applied Design in Architecture Selected Works (2009-2014)

CONTENTS: 1. MArchD Year 2 - Emergent hybrids: disaster and the scenic spectacle focusing on disasters and flood resilience - Eelosystem .................. 3 2. MArchD Year 1 - Urban Design Specialization - West End Play-Ce Oxford ......................................................................................13 3. MArchD Year 1 - Urban Design Specialization - Issues 1 ................................................................................................................ 21 4. Year out in practice - Gerry Lytle Associates - Part l Architectural Assistant ................................................................................... 27 5. BA(hons) Year 3 - Metropolitan living and learning .......................................................................................................................... 31 6. BA(hons) Year 2- Sport Center ......................................................................................................................................................... 37 2

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Emergent hybrids: disaster and the scenic spectacle focusing on disasters and flood resilience

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The Global Context

By 2025 the World’s population will 8 billion people.

By 2050 70% of the population will live in cities.

More than 2.8 billion people in 48 countries will face water stress or scarcity conditions by 2025. By the middle of the century this will have reached almost 7 billion.

By 2100 the sea level will rise up to 7 meters and some of the largest cities in the world will be submerged.

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ANGUILLA ANGUILLA Since the early 1980s, recruitment of glass eels to European waters has shown a marked decline of up to 90% (Moriarty, 1996, Dakker, 2000; ICES, 2002) and stocks are now considered tto be in danger of collapse (Moriarty & Dekker, 1997; ICES, 2006).

The European Eel is a critically endangered species. Since the 1970s, the numbers of eels reaching Europe is thought to have declined by around 90% (possibly even 98%).

In 2008 they gave been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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The Anguilla Anguilla’s journey to London

Diagrammatic Site Map London, UK

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Pre-leptocephalus ( 5mm) Copyright ©Stuart

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Metamorphosing leptocephalus (40 mm)

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Elver/glass eel (50-70 mm)

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London Bridge

The site - Bethnal Green Gasometers, Regent, East London

Billingsgate Market Olympic Stadium

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The O2

London Barrier

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1.Site sketches 2. Initial architectural concept Sensory experience, minimalistic architecture through celebration and manipulation of light and reflections 3. Conceptual composite drawing exploring initial ideas in terms of composition of spaces, textures and light 4. Development and testing of initial ideas in terms of sensory experience through the site and space definition

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Key diagram explaining the relationship between the eel and the human cycle upon which the

programme of the complex is designed, where the interaction between the two paths creates a series of pivotal spots along the visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exploration-al journey.

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Part of the mature eels are released into the canal

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Glass eels Elver (those stages of the eels development require darkness or no direct sunlight)

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Graphical translation of the key diagram into a contextual plan where the same structure, system and relationship is followed. The number of key interactive points are located along the visitors path, aiming to provide a variety of experiences while understanding and celebrating the complicated life cycle of the European Eel (Anguilla Anguilla).

3. The transition between the eel ponds takes the visitors out into the open space where a/ the first quick glimpse of the gasometers and the large open space is presented.

2. They will enter the first large pond and will be soon surrounded by darkness. Walking on the same level as the eels themselves, people sight would soon adapt and they will be able to detect some delicate light reflections on the large concrete walls. Soon they would realise that they can only hear their own echo and sounds of splashing water.

1.When entering the site, the visitors’ view would be blocked by large concrete walls.

A large ramp will slowly submerge them into the water. Just before they enter the first breeding pond they will get a glimpse of the gasometers and the large pool of water through the opening in the wall.

4. After coming out the last enclosed eel pond, the visitors are finally taken out into the large open space. The semi submerged into the water walkway, guides the visitors through the largest eel pond and the magnificent historical structure while enabling them to enjoy the sense of scale and the gasometer’s’ reflections.

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5. The journey has reached its’ peek point. Both of the cycles (the visitors’ and the eels’ one) are organised around this specific spot. After living in the large open pool, part of the eels (all of which have reached their silver stage and are sexually mature), are being released into the canal to help recover the eels’ population. The close proximity of the walkway to the runway allows people to witness the empowering moment of giving back the freedom to those craters.

6. The walkway carries on creating the boundary between the water of captivity and the water of freedom.

7. The walkway is now gradually bringing the visitors to more populated area. A fish belt occurs from the water on their left slowly bringing eels out of the water.

8. The eel and the peoples parallel journey continues where both of the parties enter the Pie&Mash premises. The eels end up ruthlessly gutted and cooked in front of the visitor, while they continue towards the menu boards and the till.

9. The walkway ends up with a large sitting area, where people are invited to enjoy their dish of choice while looking back onto their journey and the monolithic stillness of the site.

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1. Entrance/Exit and main walkway 2. Eel cell 1 3. Eel cell 2 4. Eel cell 3 5. Eel food storage 6. Eel pool 7. Fish belt 8. Pie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mash restaurant 9. Outside seating area

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The light and itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; qualities are specifically managed in order to create a dark atmosphere for the eel ponds as the young eels have to be protected from direct sunlight

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Because of the size and the shape of the space an echo effect is expected. The visitors will hear loudly there footsteps, the splashing water and the movement of the large eels

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The materials are kept to a minimum. The structures are made of in situ concrete with steel reinforcements and steel truss construction for the roof

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Restaurant plan

Brand developing in collaboration with Alexander Taralejkov

Eelosytem The eel deal eatery

‘I’ll give ya a great jelly on it’ jellied eel = deal

‘I’ll give ya a great jelly on it’

Tasting menu Private dining concept Eel soup dumpling

The Eel dumpling is prepared using the same method as the traditional Chinese soup dumpling. Cut up eel jelly is encased in a dumpling pastry. Once steamed the heat bring the eel jelly to a liquid state turning it into soup. The dumpling is served on heated Thames riverbed pebble.

Seasoned baby eel

Grilled eel on Thames brick

A spin on the Japanese grilled eel on rice. This version is served on chunky mashed potato topped with parsley liquor buttor block.a

Eel pate

Eel pate with horseradish butter and crackers served on styrene

Glass eel in its purest form. Lightly seasoned and fresh as far as fish goes. The seasoning is crushed in an improvised mortar and pestle

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Eel soup dumpling The Eel dumpling is prepared using the same method as the traditional Chinese soup dumpling. Cut up eel jelly is encased in a dumpling pastry. Once steamed the heat bring the eel jelly to a liquid state turning it into soup. The dumpling is served on heated Thames riverbed pebble.

Seasoned baby eel Glass eel in its purest form. Lightly seasoned and fresh as far as fish goes. The seasoning is crushed in an improvised mortar and pestle

Grilled eel on Thames brick A spin on the Japanese grilled eel on rice. This version is served on chunky mashed potato topped with parsley liquor butter block.

Eel pate Eel pate with horseradish butter and crackers served on styrene

Conceptual crockery

Concept

Thames reclaimed crockery to compliment the tasting menu. Imaginary reconstructed plates and mugs with elements of reclaimed pottery. Glazed and fired Thames brick dish set.

Eelosystem eatery is developed to compliment the Eel farm experience and comes as a natural conclusion of the visitors’ journey.

The serving is heavily influenced by the fresh produce supplied on site by the fish farm.

The concept brings together two aspects of East London. Trendy present catalyst for creativity and working class past full of character, flavour and authenticity.

Design The surroundings and architectural specifics of the site shape it into a unique and beautiful interpretation of a traditional Pie and Mash shop. The modern design combines reinvented elements of Victorian and Georgian design.

Culture In addition of being a wonderful place to explore original food staples, such as pie and mash, the restaurant acts as an ambassador, promoting East London’s rich culture.

Eeelosystem is a refined version of a Pie and Mash shop. It offers simple, yet sophisticated space in which the diners could enjoy the tradition of East London.

Service Emphasis will be placed on the cockney no fuss style of service.

Menu The menu is structured around the signature dish of Pie and Mash plus daily specials exploring world eel recepies.

Beverage As an addition it also offers great artisan coffee and tea in a modern East London barista style. The alchoholic selection of drinks is sourced from the local micro breweries, which are a grwoing trend in East End. Feature elements • Reclaimed Thames Brick Bar The feature bar/food counter is constructed of washed up bricks from the Thames riverbed.

• Marble Tables • Victorian inspired floor tiles • Bookshelf with East London publications and periodicals Inspiratinal imagery overleaf

Daily specials smaple menu * Creamy smoked eel pate served with sour dough bread or crackers * Charcoal grilled fillet of eel glazed with tare served on fragrant steamed rice seasoned with Japanese pepper.

Eelosystem eatery is developed to compliment the Eel farm experience and comes as a natural conclusion of the visitors’ journey. The serving is heavily influenced by the fresh produce supplied on the site by the fish farm.

The concept brings together two aspects of East London.

Trendy present catalyst for creativity and working class past full of character, flavour and authenticity.

1. Eelosystem entrance 2. The belt - brings fresh eels from the pool 3. Sitting area - 82 seats 4. Bar - 14 seats 5. Catering area

6. Kitchen 7.Cleaning&gutting eels 8. Preparation area 9. Washing area 10. Cold kitchen 11. Storage

12. Staff office 13. Staff room 14. Toilets 15. Wastage & recycling 16. Outside seating area 17. Walkway

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WEST END PLAY-CE OXFORD Oxford School of Architecture MArchD - Year 1 Urban design specialization

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WE PLAY-CE MASTERPLAN OXFORD

DEVELOPMENT

Initially developing the masterplan, three main nodes were identified. In the initial sketch, the three nodes that were outlined are: Transport, leisure and historical. One of the main considerations in developing a final masterplan was to ensure pedestrian accessibility between the nodes and the city centre.

From the outlining of the main nodes, through creating design actions, a preliminary masterplan was developed (shown in sketch 2). This initial masterplan required improvement to the residential block structure in order to create a more legible relationship between public and private space.

fig 65(a) Main nodes of Oxfords west end

Carrying out the necessary changes and ensuring that all of the objectives defined in the vision for the west end were addressed, this initial idea was transformed into the final masterplan.

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fig 65(b) Preliminary masterplan sketch

fig. 65 (c): Final masteplan for Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west end

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Land Use Analysis

Comfort Analysis

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WE PLAY-CE OXFORD

fig.67: Masterplan showing ‘play’ concept

1. Oxford station 2. Bike station /rent a bike & information desk 3. Offices 4. Bed & Breakfast 5. Mixed use residential 6. Mixed user esidential 7-13. mixed used- Offices, retail residential 14. Urban farm workshop + craft workshop 15. Market16.Viewing platform 17. Ice rink & extension 18. Creative hub 19. Offices + college workshop facilities 20-21. Oxford & Cherwell Valley College 22 Student accommodation 23. Hotel 24. Offices 25. Creative space/ freelance offices+cafe/ + resdential 26. Food retail, offices and hotel

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Design vision 2: Heritage & Image

Design vision 3: Leisure & Activities

The image of the city is divided into three sectors: historical block and square, the natrual landscape, and routes for cycling and pedestrians. The new route created for pedestrians links from The Parish Church of Saint Thomas the Martyr to the mound in the city.

Another significant route is the north –south line. It starts from Worcester Street Canal basin mixed use project, throughout to blue green natural line walkway, to the new leisure activities development.These ensure not only that the masterplan can increase the usage of the existing natural landscape by the community but also that existing site has been transformed to better place it in relation to the city centre.

According to map below, the idea of play and activity was spread throughout the site.The red which represents activity in the night, and the blue shows leisure and recreation extending between the blue-green line of Castle Mill Stream and also among the new residiential area. Both of these aspects show how the concept of play is distributed across the site, integrating spaces that can be available to everyone.

fig.88: Comfort analysis of proposed masterplan (not to scale)

The comfort analysis of the proposed development shows the comfortable areas around the new residential developments on Oxpens Road.The creation of a comfortable area are: feeling safe from accidents, possiblity to see and sit. Also, the new residential development has active buidling frontages onto the street and clear, generous paths for walking and cycling. The canal site added more activities, making a more comfortable area than a car dominated one. The route from the railway station to Worceseter St car park and Oxford Castle Mound now includes a more predestrian friendly street, more sitting space and therefore more active places.

fig.89: land use of the proposed masterplan (not to scale)

The masterplan proposes new development in the south west part of the site as being mixed use- residential and retail, this can create a higher residential density, and therefore increased activity and movement throughout the south west area of the site. The expanded function of the ice rink provides a variety of programs, promoting leisure, recreation and interaction.

The main former car parks have been incorporated into a changed to historical and entertainment node, and the expansion of railway station and the economic zone which consist s of a hotel, offices and student accommodation.

Design vision 4: Community & Creativity

Design vision 5: Built Density

Community spaces have been integrated to the masterplan, shown by the black circles on the map, the outdoor facilities were arranged around residentail area blocks. Innovative programs-freelance office spaces, sport facilities and a community market provide spaces for creativity, along with mixing of people. The Oxford and Cherwell Valley College also has workshop spaces for student to have interaction between community and to help practically fig.84: elements of image and heritage in the proposed masterplan (not to scale) develop their vocations.

The building density analysis below shows the concentration of the built density of the masterplan. As well as showing an increase in the density of the area, it also displays that communities and residents living in the West end, particularly where the buildings are orange, not only have pedestrian traffic from the city centre easily but also activities in the area fromthe office and college thoroughout the day. By increasing the density in such a way helps to define West fig. 85: Spaces for leisure and activities in the proposed masterplan (not to scale) Oxford as a place in itself, but also build on the relationship between it and the city centre.

fig. 86: spaces for community and creativity in the proposed masterplan (not to scale)

PROPOSED MASTERPLAN ANALYSIS

PROPOSED MASTERPLAN ANALYSIS

creative new area of Oxford with a strong sense of community and character.

fig. 87: building heights in the proposed masterplan

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VISION is to create a playful, vibrant and creative new area of Oxford with a strong sense of community and character.

OBJECTIVES • to slow down • play-ce to stay • active behaviour • reconnection with the nature 16

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We landscaped the area and used different types of trees to protect the buildings from and the strong south-west wind and from the solar gain in the summer. The diagram on the right shows the wind protection of the buildings that the moderately penetrable trees provide . This 20m high natural barrier could reduce the heat lost of the buildings behind it up to 65%.

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energy. Additionally we aimed to produce a high density area with green roofs and solar panels, allotments for locally produced food, grey water collection and composting. In order to influence peoples activities and energy consumption, we considered a number of other important factors. We focused on improving the connectivity in the area by prioritizing the pedestrians and cyclist and introducing alternatives to the standard car use. We reconnect and reintroduce the green &blue network in the area and a promote all kind of local activities. Working with such a scale gave us a possibility to create a ‘healthy’ and walk able neighbourhood that offers a rich variety of services for everyone’s needs such as offices, rail station, retail, hotel, large sport centre, playgrounds, public library, school, nursery, market and a new mail.

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Sensory richness & Landscape

Planting play Planting toto Play Using the urban landscape to create a vibrant and active environment which promotes outdoor activities and shape the identity of the playce . The trees planted in the area would act as wind protectors, water and air filters, will create shadows for the open spaces and will enrich the experience of the people in the area. By choosing plants with specific smell, I try to activate the smell memory of the passengers and to provoke memory flashbacks.

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‘Is there any part of persons thought or feeling, knowledge and ability, which does not have its deepest roots in childhood?’

Friedrich Froebel By designing the landscape and with precise selection of plants, my aim is to create an area with hight level of sensory richness for people to experience, slow down and enjoy.

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The blue&green belt is represented with a variety of trees planted next to the river side.

The large set back from the nearest buildings allow to pick species with greater hight.

Those colourful giants will create natural landmarks by themselves. All the trees have year round interest and will contribute to the sensory richness of the area by adding more colour and seasonable smell in the area.

Between the new residential blocks there will be low vegetation that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t block the sunlight for the residents.

All the selected plants are edible and accessible for the people to collect.

Additionally they educate the passengers, add colour and reflect seasonal change.

Fruit trees with strong aromatic and visual presence.

Birch trees will be planted next to the river side to maximise the absorption of water in order to prevent the area flooding.

Higher trees will be planted next to the rail line in order to

act as a natural barrier of the sound and to minimize the wind impact on the new development and the allotments.

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TYPE A - Studio apartment TYPE B - 2 bedroom apartment TYPE C - 3 bedroom apartment TYPE D - Family house

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POLICY HE.9 - HIGH BUILDING AREA Planning permission will not be granted for any development within a 1,200 metre radius of Carfax which exceeds 18.2 m

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The space syntax analysis for the proposed masterplan shows how connectivity has been improved with the addition of new pedestrian streets perpendicular to Oxpens Road, which itself has become more connected.

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ISSUES 1 Oxford School of Architecture MArchD - Year 1 URBAN DESIGN SPCIALIZATION “How do we safeguard and deliver hight level of environmental quality in the context of increasing intensification of land use?”

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1.1 Methodology What makes a city?

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In order to deliver a concept scheme that fulfils the issue of environmental quality with increasing intensification a methodology diagram figure 1.01 shows the process that has been followed. The approach of the methodology is a reflexive model. The report has been structured in such a way that different stages of the methodology are covered in separate sections.

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800pph Neighbourhood

At 800pph the group has delivered the required residential units whilst maintaining a maximum storey height of 13 in order to safeguard streets. Facilities become more routed in the neighbourhood and the schools particularly have become dense in order to maintain the same ramabalas and formal gardens as open spaces for interaction at street level.

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Typical block components: Fig. 5.31 STACKING Maximum height of the buildings is 12-13 storeys. Roof gardens are stepped back from the 4th storey to help aid human scale streets and allow light to penetrate down to floor level. The provision of green spaces are maintained through the organisation of a vertical mixed use. The street to width ratio is maintained even though the heights of the bounding buildings increase, a balance has to be achieved as there comes a point where it would not be possible to maintain the correct ratio.

The the arrangement of the stacking within the blocks has been design to improve legibility by breaking the monotony of regular faรงades, enriching sensory visual experience.

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Provision for green space: The higher density requires even larger number of green areas. However with increasing intensification green spaces become a deficit.

Environmental Quality

In order to find the balance between built form and green areas, rooftop gardens and terraces has been produced, introducing the idea of green network i the sky.

Street network: Original street grid is maintained however the intensification of the area has changed the hierarchy of some streets. The slight alteration to the grid structure could be seen in relocation of the small ramblas.

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Central streets width has been enlarged in order to sustain a good quality for the services required.

Cycling provision: Bicycle provision increase even higher. Bike storage structures had evolved into architectural features (fig 0.00).

Space Syntax: Shows the hierarchy of streets and the connectivity within the neighbourhood.

It explains graphically the change of importance and usage of streets in different areas depending on the built environment and density.

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Provision of facilities:

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Facilities based on Bartonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommended distance to facilities, for instance primary school within 800m and secondary within 1000m. (Barton, H. 2010. p122). Each homepatch has provisions to ensure suitable distances are met.

Main streets have greater pavement widths are provided due to wither catchment.

Additionally they promotes stop and stay space and allow spill out.

Hierarchy of pavements ensures legibility.

Walkability is particularly important with schools located off main streets.

Leisure centre Secondary school Primary school

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Minimum pavement width of 2m ensures over adequate provision.(Department of Transport. 2007. p68). The areas with smaller pavement Fig. 5.42 width are in a close proximity of larger open/green spaces.

Intensity and proximity of mixed use Street hierarchy

Pedestrian priority Provision of mixed uses:

Bus stops further out due to wider catchment.

The central core of the neighbourhood and the areas around the ramblas utilise and contain very hight level of mixed use, providing sufficient activities for the area.

Additional bus stops and public transport connection are provided due to wither catchment

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High intensity Mid intensity

Fig. 5.43 Low intensity

Towards the edge of the neighbourhood, mixed use becomes less important, therefore less mixed stacking is seen. Even so, eyes on streets are encouraged by open green spaces.

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3D view from on of the rooftop terraces Fig. 5.44 looking down into the area

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Massing higher.

Connection of green spaces on higher levels.

Wide streets mixed-use

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Providing space for opportunities for food production in the locality.

Provision of streets: Mixed use blocks are key for higher density neighbourhoods in order to provide required services and job opportunities for inhabitants. Stacking has reflected the hight to width ratio in order to reach the density criaeirias.

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Conclusion: The overwhelming facilities provided at 800pph have led to a balancing act, mixing uses further out now the catchment has reached supporting levels. The necessary expansion of raised green networks delivers quality spaces, but with scope for ambition and creativity to be progressed in further architectural design. Venice was a key example of how private roof terraces work for one household, but the group has employed areas of green space stacked to provide opportunities for interaction to occur within the built environment and at street level in order to safeguard and go beyond delivery. Initially the group safeguarded green spaces higher up, but in practice it is important that not only have green spaces been promoted as opportunities for community, but these spaces become opportunity for self-sustainability through food production in multiple pockets on the built landscape of the neighbourhood.

YEAR OUT IN PRACTICE Gerry Lytle Associates Part l Architectural Assistant

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